2018 Acura MDX vs 2018 Volvo XC90

2018 Acura MDX

2018 Volvo XC90

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FWD

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
MDX FWD	19	27	$41,492	$44,200
MDX FWD w/Advance Pkg	20	27	$51,283	$54,650
MDX FWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	20	27	$53,157	$56,650
MDX FWD w/Technology Pkg	19	27	$45,615	$48,600
MDX FWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	19	27	$47,489	$50,600
MDX SH-AWD	18	26	$43,366	$46,200
MDX SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Advance Pkg	26	27	$54,562	$58,150
MDX SH-AWD Sport Hybrid w/Technology Pkg	26	27	$48,894	$52,100
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance Pkg	19	26	$53,157	$56,650
MDX SH-AWD w/Advance/Entertainment Pkg	19	26	$55,031	$58,650
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology Pkg	18	26	$47,489	$50,600
MDX SH-AWD w/Technology/Entertainment Pkg	18	26	$49,362	$52,600

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T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$51,230	$54,500
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	28	$46,154	$49,100
XC90 T5 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	28	$50,854	$54,100
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 5-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$49,162	$52,300
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger Momentum	22	29	$44,086	$46,900
XC90 T5 FWD 7-Passenger R-Design	22	29	$48,786	$51,900
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Inscription	20	27	$55,883	$59,450
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger Momentum	20	27	$51,089	$54,350
XC90 T6 AWD 7-Passenger R-Design	20	27	$54,473	$57,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Inscription	N/A	N/A	$65,847	$70,050
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger Momentum	N/A	N/A	$61,053	$64,950
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid 7-Passenger R-Design	N/A	N/A	$64,437	$68,550
XC90 T8 eAWD Plug-In Hybrid Excellence	N/A	N/A	$98,606	$104,900

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$41,492

$46,154

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$44,200

$49,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$737 / month

$818 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.3

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Acura MDX should be atop many lists for luxury buyers looking for spacious family crossovers. Others may do bits and pieces better, but the MDX offers a complete—and well-considered package.

The 2018 Volvo XC90 is the crossover success that brought new buyers into the brand. Its mix of good looks and excellent tech make it a major player now.

TCC Likes

On point, style-wise
Compelling hybrid option
Good all-wheel drive system

Impressive standard safety features
Beautiful interior
Very good infotainment system

TCC Dislikes

Pricey optional packages
9-speed may occasionally hesitate
Somewhat confusing trim levels

We’re not sold on six-figure top models
Base powertrain lacks passing power
Second and third row seats could use more padding

Fuel Economy

City

19 mpg

22 mpg

Highway

27 mpg

28 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Small Sport Utility Vehicles 2WD

Standard SUV 4WD

Interior Dimensions

Third Head Room (in)

35.6

Front Hip Room (in)

57.5

Third Shoulder Room (in)

54.7

Second Leg Room (in)

38.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

38.9

Second Hip Room (in)

57.8

56.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

132.7

Front Shoulder Room (in)

61.1

57.7

Third Leg Room (in)

28.1

Second Head Room (in)

38.3

38.5

Third Hip Room (in)

40.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

59.1

56.5

Passenger Capacity

Front Leg Room (in)

41.4

40.9

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

67.4

69.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

66.3

Wheelbase (in)

111

117.5

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

77.7

79.1

Track Width, Front (in)

66.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

9.4

Length, Overall (in)

196.2

194.9

Liftover Height (in)

30.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³)

43.4

35.6

Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³)

90.9

65.5

Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³)

15.8

35.6

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in)

49.6

Cargo Box (Area) Height (in)

Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in)

80.3

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in)

47.4

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

13.2

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.1

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

19.5

18.8

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.7

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P245/60HR18

P235/60HR18

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

3500

5000

Maximum Trailering Capacity (lbs)

3500

5000

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

350

500

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

4001

4394

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

210

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

800

Engine

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

267 @ 4700

258 @ 4500

Engine Order Code

Displacement

3.5 L/212

2.0 L/120

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

290 @ 6200

250 @ 5600

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded V-6

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.38

1.46

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.81

1.00

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.71

5.25

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.70

0.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.33

3.33

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.91

1.95

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

1.22

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.83

4.01

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.84

3.03

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.58

0.67

Trans Order Code

Summary

Body Style

Sport Utility

Vehicle Name

Acura MDX

Volvo XC90

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

8.1

7.3

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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